YEARLY HIGH
0.0253 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0236 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0243 QAR

2026 NPR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the NPR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.0253. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 0.0236.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0251 to the December average rate of 0.0239, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0253 was down 5.99% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0270, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NPR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 127 QAR
2025 Average 131 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 118 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.88 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0252
0.0237
JanuMarcMayJuly

NPR to QAR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0245, compared to 0.0239 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0245
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0239

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0011 QAR (High: 0.0250 / Low: 0.0239). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 QAR (High: 0.0240 / Low: 0.0239).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0251) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0264), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0013 (-5.05%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0251
2025 Avg (January) 0.0264

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0253 0.0246 0.0251
February 0.0252 0.0247 0.0251
March 0.0250 0.0239 0.0246
April 0.0247 0.0240 0.0244
May 0.0240 0.0237 0.0238
June 0.0243 0.0238 0.0240
July 0.0241 0.0236 0.0238
August 0.0240 0.0239 0.0239